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winding down, but still working

3/13/2010

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The weekends are now filled with errand-running and packing.  B. and I decided to pack as much as we can as early as possible, so we can assess how much we can fit in the car vs. ship.  We're also selling/giving away all of our furniture so if you're in the market for something, let me know.  I welcome the minimizing--cleaning house every few years is refreshing.

I spent the morning/early afternoon at the Senior Services Board of Directors retreat.  Typically I've approached these as a necessary part of my job but a real dent in my weekend.  Today was surprisingly high energy and exciting -- certainly not a waste of my day.  As I'm winding down and saying goodbyes to everyone at work, I realize how much I like the Board and will miss them as well. 

One of the many lessons I've learned (ha) is to always embrace a locale and the people there as if I'm going to stay.  I never really felt like I was going to stay in Seattle and hence didn't put as much effort as I should have to make friends and connect with people.  As I look back at how I could have done my job better I realize that I would have been happier if I spent more of my time building relationships, instead of caving to my inner introvert.  oh well.  Yet it's those relationships that make me feel more connected and content-- something I felt today.
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    In April 2010 I left the security of my FT job to travel for eight months -- across the US, Europe, India, and SE Asia. I spent six weeks in Spain in Feb 2013 and experimented with working remotely for an extended period of time. (It worked!) This blog is mostly about my travels and occasional life updates.

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